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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

South Carolina Bar Honors Stephanie Lewis
Philip Lader, a Charleston-based partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, has been named a trustee of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Located on the mall in Washington, D.C., the museum has 4 million visitors each year and houses more than 3 million artifacts, including the original Star Spangled Banner, Abraham Lincoln's top hat, Duke Ellington's sheet music, and Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz." Its exhibitions, including those on America's First Ladies, African-American Migration, and The American Presidency, explore major themes in American history and culture.

Also named to the museum's board was Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, author of biographies of John Adams and Harry Truman. President Adams served as America's first Ambassador to the Court of St. James's, the post held by Mr. Lader from 1997 to 2001.

01-17-2007

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Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

Sonnenschein Adds Capitol Hill Staffer John Russell and Senior Advisor Gilberto Ocañas to Public Policy Group
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP today announced that John R. Russell IV and Gilberto S. Ocañas have joined the firm as managing director and senior advisor, respectively, of its national Public Law & Policy Strategies Group.

Russell is a 10-year veteran of Capitol Hill. He comes to Sonnenschein from the office of the Speaker of the House, where he served as deputy to the chief of staff for former House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert. He previously worked as chief of staff to Rep. J. Randy Forbes, Republican of Virginia, responsible for both legislative and political operations.

Ocañas has spent three decades cultivating both political and business relationships, most notably with the Hispanic community. A successful entrepreneur and business leader, his bonds are particularly strong with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. In 2000, Ocañas led the National Latino Presidential Campaign for the Democratic National Committee (DNC). During the 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns, he served as a Democratic presidential campaign’s regional field director. From 1989 to 1993, Ocañas also worked as director of the DNC’s Office of Voter Participation.

"John and Gilberto both will be tremendous assets to Sonnenschein’s public policy practice. John's experience on Capitol Hill and his knowledge of how the legislative process works will be invaluable to the services that we provide our clients," said Mike McNamara, chair of Sonnenschein's Public Law & Policy Strategies Group. "Gilberto brings a unique perspective on the political landscape in Washington and around the nation. He is a coalition builder with skills that are hard to match."

Russell's political career began in the office of the House Majority Whip. He later held the position of special assistant to the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Russell earned a B.A. degree in political science from Kenyon College.

Ocañas has been widely recognized for his professional accomplishments. Hispanic Magazine honored him nationally as a "Rising Entrepreneur." The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce named him "Hispanic Businessman of the Year," as well as "Volunteer of the Year."

"After a decade of building relationships on both sides of the aisle, I am eager to put my skills to use at Sonnenschein," said Russell. "I have had a diverse career, both legislatively and politically, and I am very excited about this new challenge."

Added Ocañas, "I am thrilled by the opportunity to work with the attorneys and professionals at Sonnenschein. I am proud to be a trusted advisor to individuals in key leadership posts across the country. I intend to continue doing that as I help Sonnenschein continue its accelerated growth in the Public Law & Policy Strategies Group."

Ocañas received a B.A. degree from the University of Houston. He has served on several National Advisory Boards, including those of the Resolution Trust Corporation, the Small Business Administration, the Secretary of Energy and the Smithsonian Task Force on Latino Affairs.

01-17-2007

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Polsinelli, Shalton, Welte & Suelthaus, P.C.

David Welte Joins Stowers Institute as General Counsel
The law firm of Polsinelli Shalton Welte Suelthaus announced today that David A. Welte, a guiding shareholder of the firm for 31 years, will join the Stowers Institute for Medical Research full time as its General Counsel. “David is not only a valued colleagueand civic leader, but he is also a trusted friend,” said W. Russell Welsh,Polsinelli’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “While we are sad to see him leave the firm, we know that the opportunity for David to be squarely at the center of the Stowers Institute as it continues its critical life-saving endeavors is an enormous one.”

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a recognized world-class leader in life sciences research, has been a Polsinelli client from its inception. The firm will continue to provide legal counsel for the Institute. While a shareholder at the firm, Welte has served a dual role as the Institute’s General Counsel since 2000. Welte now becomes a full-time employee of the Institute as he continues to serve as its General Counsel.

Welte was Polsinelli’s first managing partner, a position he held for 14 years until 1998. During his tenure with the firm, it grew from a small group of law school classmates practicing together in the mid-1970’s to nearly 300 attorneys with offices in eight cities today. “Countless numbers of our firm’s attorneys and clients have benefited from David’s strategic legal knowledge and business acumen over the years,” Welsh noted.

“I have spent almost my entire professional career at Polsinelli. It has been a great place to practice with the first-rate lawyers and good friends,” said Welte. “It has been exciting and rewarding to be part of the growth and success of the Polsinelli firm for over three decades,” he continued. “And while I will miss my partners, being a formal part of the leadership team at the Stowers Institute is the professional opportunity of a lifetime. I look forward to continuing to work with the Life Sciences team at Polsinelli in my new position.” Welte has also held a number of leadership positions in the Greater Kansas City civic community. He is currently a member of both the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City board of directors.

Welte previously served as co-chairman of the Kansas City Area Development Council, President of Brush Creek Community Partners, a member of the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee of Midwest Research Institute and a member of the Missouri Bar Board of Governors. The Life Sciences team Welte helped build at Polsinelli is one of the largest in the Midwest. The firm has over 25 life sciences and patent professionals including three Ph.D. attorneys and four Ph.D. patent scientists.

01-17-2007

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Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar P.A.

Shareholder Bell announces wife Betty Castor appointed to CEO position at Center for Global Solutions at USF
Pennington Shareholder, Sam Bell, recently announced that his wife, Betty Castor, has become the CEO and Executive Director of the Center for Global Solutions at the University of South Florida. This Center is endowed and charged with the responsibility of taking the significant resources and strengths of the University to conduct research on and develop solutions to global issues. The Center's strategic plan focuses on three areas of applied research: potable water and sanitation; urbanization and migration; and regional trade.

01-17-2007

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Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar P.A.

Frank Castor, step-son of Shareholder Sam Bell, wins Judgeship in recent electio
Former Palm Beach County prosecutor, Frank Castor, was successful in his bid for the county judgeship in Palm Beach County, Florida, during the 2006 November elections. Frank Castor's mother is Betty Castor, Florida's former education commissioner and one-time University of South Florida president. Betty Castor is married to Pennington Shareholder, Sam Bell and is the step mother to Pennington Shareholder, Doug Bell.

Frank Castor's sister, Kathy Castor, was recently elected to represent Florida's 11th District in Congress.

01-17-2007

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Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar P.A.

Shareholder, Sam Bell has step-daughter elected to Congress
Kathy Castor, a former Hillsborough County Commissioner, won the September 5, 2006 Democratic primary, defeating challengers Al Fox, Lesley "Les" Miller, Scott Farrell, and Michael Steinberg with 53% of the vote in this five-way race. Castor won the November election in Florida's 11th Congressional District and was sworn in on Jan. 4, 2007. Congresswoman Castor, who is the step daughter of Pennington shareholder Sam Bell and step brother of Pennington shareholder Doug Bell, has been appointed to the powerful Rules Committee and to the Armed Services Committee. Congresswoman Castor divides her time between Washington and Tampa.

01-17-2007

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Messerli & Kramer

Messerli & Kramer Announces New Shareholder
Messerli & Kramer P.A. is pleased to announce that Nathan J. Nelson has been elected shareholder of the firm. Nate practices in the general business and banking group and provides services in the areas of business, estate planning and tax.

Nate focuses his practice on addressing general and specific business matters including start-ups, acquisitions, dissolutions and mergers. He has extensive experience in business succession and tax planning issues.

Nate holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from the Villanova University School of Law. He joined Messerli & Kramer in 1998.

Messerli & Kramer is a full-service law firm that is committed to building relationships, achieving results and adding value for its clients and owners. Messerli & Kramer has offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth.

01-17-2007

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